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Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
NURSING IN TURKEY.
The Absurd Treatment to Which Infant
Are Subjected in the East.

Are Subjected in the East.
When an heir is born to an Oriental
parent it is not washed and dressed in
long clothes, as is the custom in civil
lied society. but at once sagted, the
body wound round with long .belly-
band" called faskia, and the infant is
enveloped in quilt, diagonally placed,
the end at the feet turned up and the
two sides Tapped over, the upper end
left loose to support the head. The
head is tied up in painted handker-
chief, and the forehead adorned with
gold coins, trfnkets, and charms, so
that when the toilette is completed it
looks much like diminutive Egyptian
mummy. This swathing is called in
Oriental language koondack, or the
same as the Scriptural ''swaddling-
Clothes" The child is then laid by the
side of the mother to be nursed, and
when week or so old it is taken out
of the koo7adack and laid in Turkish
cradle. This piece of nursery furni-
ture consists Of frame about four feet
long, set on rockers, with head and
foot boards about two feet high, and a
cross-bar stretched over it to support
net The child is laid in it on its back,
ON soft mattresses and a light pillow,
and the arms and legs securely fast
ened down by two belts called baghe''-
daks, so that the poor thing is in a pill
lory, and can not by any possibility
move, except his head. 1t is not taken
out to be nursed. but the mother or
the wet nurse, kneeling by the side,
tilts the cradle sufficiently over
to enable the child to reach the
breast. The infant is only relieved
from this instrument of torture to be
re-enveloped in the swaddling-clothes.
Hence it is that Ezekiel laments over
the neglected condition of Jerusalem,
when he exclaims, "Thou vast not
salted at all nor swaddled at alI'-an
expression which seems to puzzle the
most erudite divines, for l have heard
some absurd commentaries on this pas
sage, trying to explain its meaning.
The fact is, the Bible is not myth,
but a record of actual life in the East;
hence all the sayings and aphorisms
are ineligible to the commonest in
habitants, whereas these practices, be-
ing unknown to the civilized world,
become incomprehensible.
This absurd treatment of the infant.
naturally impeding the circulation OF
the blood, renders the child black and
( blue in the face, which condition they
try to relieve by another practice,
equally absurd, called haqjanaat, or
scarifcation This is done by denuding
the infant and laying it across the knees
on its stomach, and making small in
cisions with razor on the back from
the nape of the neck to the ankles, so
as to free the body from the stagnant
blood, the marks of which remain on
the body ever after as token of pa
rental tenderness and affection.
| The child is nursed for nearly two
years, and when the swaddling clothes
are laid aside it is dressed like grown
up persons.
Nor have they any special apartments
for the nursery, their patriarchal habi-
tudes not permitting any such arrange
ment. OscaDya,s. IN Hdrper's Bazdr.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
AntiauitY OF Lead Pipe.

Although tha production of lead pipe
has commonly been regarded OF quite
modern origin, there appears to be evil
dence that the Romans were acquainted
with the articles, without, however, pos
sessing the appliances for fabricating any
thing of large dimensions or sufficiently
strong to Withstand pressure from the
fountain head In the Cherchel Museum
is piece of lead piping made by rolling a
sheet of metal, turning the edges over,
and then running molten lead along the
joints.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
warnin< tn. P.destr,ans Away.

IN Boston the other day burly
Hibernian was at work on reof remov-
ing ice from gutter. His position was a
dangerous one, but this did not seem to
give him so much uneasiness as did the
temerity of pedestrians who persisted in
passing below close to the building. The
warnings Of the men who were guarding
the dangerous section of sidewalk were
repeatedly disregarded, and the Irishman,
at length becoming thoroughly exasper-
ated at this continued display of f0olhardi-
ness, shouted from his lofty perch: 'tIf
! drop on the heads Of some of We, be-
gorra, yen wish ye'd kept out o. that.n
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
wEDLocK.

1drean Of days when you andI
Walked in the balmy summer weather,
And spoke Of love that holds together
Two hannah lives until they die
OF faith which II the precious soul
And spring Of love that never falters,
That neither flies, nor fears, nor alters
While the recurrent summers roll.
The dreaming days are dead; but we
Have felt the old, sweet fire awaken
Within our hearts, and you have taken
Tho love that is the life Of me;
And you have given yourself, the light.
The tender spirit, and who shall wonder
If time, the slayer, shall dread to sunder
Two hearts that beat like ours tonight?
g. Il. Montgomery, In HaTpers Bazar.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
Years Teach More Than Books.

Among other valuable lessons impaired
by this teacher is the fact that for very
long time DIR. Pierce's "Golden Medical
Discovery has been the prince Of liver
correctives and blood purifiers, being the
household physician of the poor man, and
the able consulting physician to the rich
patient, and praised by all for it's magnif-
cent service and efficacy in all diseases of a
chronic nature. as malarial poisoning, all
ments of the respiratory and digestive sys-
tens, liver disease and in all cases where
the Use of an alternative remedy is indicated.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
A LEAp1NG nhysician has made the stal

A LEADING physician has made the start
ling revelation that six thousand people,
mostly children, die yearly in this country
from the effects Of cough mixtures contain
ing morphia or opium. Red Star Cough
Cure contains neither opiates nor poisons
purely vegetable
March, 1882, Rev. l.. N. st. Onge, P. P
Indian Missionary, Glen's Falls, N. Y,
wrote: ga single application of st. Jacobs
Oil relieved me of rheumatism" October
go, 1886, he writes again at cured me
then -
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

"A Mrs. Miller, of Missouri, has a
ship biscuit which, it is claimed, was
brought from England IN 1880, and
which has been handed down from
generation to generation. 1t is wise
generation which hands down to its
successor what it can not eat itself
Boston transcript.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
The Origin of q Dew.

It Is common to hear people speak Of
dew falling; it does not fall-it rises, as
one might say. Dew forms on vegetation
precisely as the moisture forms on the
surface of an ice-pitcher in warm room.
Dew is the deposition of moisture in the
atmosphere on the cooler surface Of the
aartF;
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
The PUBLIC Interested,

When manufacturers of an article are
asking the public TO consume their wares,
it is indeed refreshing to know that they
are reliably endorsed, as illustrated by the
united endorsement of DR.. Harter's Iron
Tonic and Liver Pills by the druggists of
st. Paul
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
A Total Eclipse

of all other medicines by DIR. R. Y. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery is approach
ing. Unrivaled in bilious disorders, impure
blood and consumption, which is scrofulous
disease of the lungs.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
An Innocent Abroad.

A countryman, who is camping with
his wagon and team in the suburbs OF
Austin, missed one of his horses.
"Why don't you apply to the po-
hcep" suggested city friend.
'Do you think they stole him?" was
the innocent response Te1as Siftaaags.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

Use after each meal Scott's Emulsion
with Hypophosphites. 1t is as palata bic as
with which delicate people improve with
its use is wonderful. Use it and try your
weight. AS remedy for Consumption
Throat affections and Bronchitis, it is un-
eoualed. Please read: II used Scott's
Emulsion in child eight months old with
good results. He gained four pounds IN a
Very short time S-THo. PR1M, NJ. d.,
Alabama
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is an unfailing
cure for all diseases originating in hillary
arrangements caused by the malaria OF
miasmatic countries. No other medicine
now on sale will SO effectually remove the
disturbing elements, and at the same time
tone up the whole system. 1t is sure and
safe in its action.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

TEAoHER-"What number is quarrela1
Pupil-''Plural T-"Whyl" P.-"Be-
cause it takes two to make one. ''-Boston
Beacon.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

-"Seven husbands in a New York
town have never been absent from
home later than nine o'clock at night
during a married life of from ten to
twenty years. I" This is the first intima-
ton we have had that the ''seven won-
ders of the world are located in this
country. -Norristoaofa Herald.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

THE Grip of Pneumonia may be Warded of
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies ToothacheDropsCure in one minute.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

of either sex, however induced, promptly,
thoroughly and permanently cured. Send
10 cents in stamps for large illustrated
treatise. Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
sociation, 663 Main St, Buffalo, N. Y.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
A Along-forgotten portrait of Byron

"A AIong-forgotteh portrait OF byron,
painted in Venice in 1916 by Natalie
Schiavoni. and representing the poet
seated at coffee-table smoking, and
wearing high hat and voluminous
cloak, has been discovered among
some unappreciated relics at Fuime,
Hungary.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
"A yotmo woman was recently ,

"A young woman was recently poi
.soned by the arsenic washed Oh to her
face from two birds on her bonnet
while she was riding during rain
storm. She is now out Of danger.
Lynn (Mass.l Bee.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

THERE are a good many p's in pepper,
but not half SO many as there are in coffee.
i-Barliagton Free Press.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

OON une toboggan it is gravity that pro.
1uces the levity. -Sprmgtield Union.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

If the opera singers fail to reach the
high notes, the man in the box-office never
does
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

No MATTER how stubborn a man be In
life, his heirs are very apt to break his will
-Iezas Sittings
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

AZURE-eyed women are said to be amia-
BILE. Azure eyes are SO will your temper
be-
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
How to Gain Flesh ana Strength.

JUMPING at a conclusion-a dog trying to
catch his own tail -Neao Ha0en NeWS
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19
Delicate nigpasex

JAw-GIANA is a good name for talkative
Girl Pittsbur0h Chronicle
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. SOC.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

produced by Buckingham's Dye for the
Whiskers.
Leading physicians testify to the value OF
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, as specific Tor
colds.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

The language the telephone speaks is
broken English. -PiHsburgh Chronicle
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

THE last place to look for any thing Is
the place where you find it.-BostOn Herald
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

THE New York hand-organ men have a
union. Sort of a grinding monopoly, as it
were.-Nea0 Hasen NeWS
Huntsville gazette., 1887-02-19

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs'' are ex-
cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore
Throat. They are exceedingly effective.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
a Narrow Escape.

Little Caro- May Roller, the beau
tiful little child of Rev. r. d. Roller,
had a narrow escape from a shocking
death, during her visit to Harrison
burg, Va, recently. The little thing
had, without the knowledge of her
parents, gotten out of the yard gate,
went to the railroad and started to go
across the track. When in the mid
die of it, she saw an engine and train
bearing down upon her, and para
lyzed with fear, stood still, with
hands raised. The engine was with
in a very few feet of the child, when a
young colored man named Moffett
C%ochrane, leaped over the pilot in
front of the engine, seized the little
girl, and fell, rather than a TO the
opposite side of the track. Other
bystanders were so completely horri-
fled at the situation, that they turned
away to avoid seeing the dread ca
tastrophe which it seemed impossible
to avoid, and the dear little child
would have met q horrible death but
for the heroism and presence of mind
of the colored man.
MdrtinSburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
Personal Mention.

Miss Ida Hilbert returned to Wash
ington last week.
Miss Bette Moore visited Mrs. ].
Ran Rodrick last week.
DR.. j. ". Simmons has been quite
sick for a few days past.
Mr.. VIM. T. Spots and family, OF
Grafton, are visiting Mrs. Geo. w.
SPOTS.
Mr.. - Simmons, of Hagers-
town, is visiting his sister, Mrs. DIR.
VIM. Neill.
Miss Johnston, Messrs. S. D.
Hirschman & Co.'s popular milliner,
has returned.
Mrs. j. r. Billups, of Baltimore;
is at Capt. Abell's; also Miss Chefs.
lin, of Norfolk.
Miss Minnie Lamb, of Lebanon,
Shenandoah county, Va, is visiting
Miss Ada Tanquary.
Mrs. Frank Ogden, of Berryville,
visited Mrs. j. Ran. Rodrick and
Mrs. Geo. w. Engle last week.
Ernest yesterday, son of Mr..
John S. yesterday, has gone to Bal
timore to enter a Commercial Col
lege.
Mrs. j. Douglas Butler, of this
county, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
G. F. Coyle, in Charleston, Ka-
nawha county.
Rev. l.. S. Osborne, of Chicago,
brother-in-law of Mrs. Dallas Tuck
err, was in town a day or two last
week, and left on Thursday with his
family, who have been summering
here.
Mr.. Daniel NJ. Schaeffer (son OF
our county superintendent of
schools) from near Halltown, and
Mr.. David Fry, Jr., from near Sum-
NIT Point, left for Baltimore on the
18th of September, to attend lectures
at a Medical College" of that city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Mr.. T. C. Green, Jr., (son OF
Judge Thos. C. Green, of the Su-
preme Court of Appeals,) and Mr..
Charles Porterfield (son of Col. Geo.
A. Portertield, Cashier of the Bank
of Charlestown,) left last week for
st. Paul, Minnesota, with the view of
casting their fortunes in that locality.
They are both young lawyers of abil-
ity, and being possessed of industry
and high personal integrity, VIC pre-
dict for them a successful future in
the great northwest. Mcssrs. J. Ed.
Wyatt anu Aldridge Lewis, young
jefferson county farmers, left on the
same day for the same locality, with
a view of locating in business in that
section. All have our best wishes
for their success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
Hampers Ferry Happenings.

Editor Spiri:-A walkfrom Shen-
andoah street along the river to Shen-
andoah city, about a mile south of
this place, -discloses many changes to
the pedestrian. of several years ago.
Then the silence was broken by little
else than the rush of the river, noise
of the speedy locomotive and song
of the birds in the heights overhang-
ing the road. Since then a change
has taken place. Art seems to have
triumphed over nature. The rivers
voice, with that of the birds, is
drowned by the din of the workmen
who are engaged in blasting, hauling,
digging, &C., preparatory to the cree
tion of the large pulp and paper mills
here: Dynamite is used for the blast
ing, and used rather freely, judging
from the terrific noise of the blasts
and the ponderous stones thrown up
by them. The dynamite is stored'un-
der the ground, and its whereabouts
is indicated by small red flags. The
men employed are progressing rapid
ly with their work. The foundation
of one Of the mills is being built, a
switch has been laid; and water gates
have been put in. ALI the people
here are interested in this work, par
ticularly those who lived here in ante
bellum days, when the u. S. Armory
was here and Harper's Ferry's star of
prosperity was at its Zenith.
The mountains here are donning
their Autumn dress, and a lovely n
it is-such a variagation of colors.
The river at Shenandoah city is
damned all the way across. The
dam is wide enough for persons to
cross with safety to the mountain;
where chestnuts, ferns and lovely
tinted leaves grow in such %profusion
and are eagerly sought after by the
lovers of the beautiful, who take adj
vantage of the free trip across the
river.
Bolivar graded school has an en-
rollment of III, with a good attend
ance.
Rev. Isaac Bopst and family, who
have been visiting here, returned to
their home, Clear Spring, Md, last
week.
Miss Julia Holmes, who was visit
ng in Philadelphia, returned home
last week.
Mrs. Kate Stanton, of Cumberland,
is visiting here.
DIR. j. p. Tearney and wife have
returned from their wedding trip to
the North.
DR.. VIM. Cannon has moved his
office from Bolivar here.
A colored man who was on his way
to Charlottesville, Va, was robbed of
$50 at the B. & o. depot here, last
Thursday. While waiting for his
train he went to sleep and his money
was taken. GUESS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charlestown. Jefferson
county, w. Va, Oct. S, 1875
Annie Collins, w. B. Carder, Dud-
ley Bros. (2), James Curry, Miss Hat
tie Gill, Lusindy johnson, Mrs. Hat
tie Lucas, Mrs. Rebecca Lee, j. L.
Morgan, Jno. H. Miller, Jno. A.
Robertson, Thos. Robson, Octavia
Smith, G. w. Updike, Miss Gus Tur-
ner, w. H.. Wittrers, Il. w. Blake
more, Richard l.. Bowles, j. w.
Blackfcrd, Joseph Wildman, Sezier
Minor.
The above. letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised
GEO. II. FLAGG, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Wallace & Co.'S Show exhibited
here on Tuesday last. The street
parade was very creditable, the
menageric embraced a fine collection
of animals, and the ring performance
vas among the very best ever given
here. The gentlemanly Press man.
ager Mr.. Willis Cobb, who is known
among newspaper men rs the most
honorable and courteous Snowman
in America, was on hand, and ex-
tended courtesies not only to the
gentlemen of the fraternity, of which
he is an old member, but to numbers
of others besides.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Last Saturday morning the horse
of Mr.. Robt. Chew, of Charlestown,
hitched to a buggy, became fright
ened at the weistle of an engine and
a from the depot up Liberty street,
turned the corner at the courthouse
and continued down Church street
to Mr.. S. f. Baughman's corner be-
fore any harm resulted either to the
horse or buggy. At said corner,
however, the buggy struck against a
wagon and was knocked over, and in
this condition it vas dragged to the
hotel stables, where the frightened
animal stopped and was unhitched.-
The horses leg was slightly SCARED,
and one of the shafts of the buggy
was broken by the accident.
EClarke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Our old friend and worthy son of
jefferson, Harry c. Nicely, of the
wcll-known and popular house of Eli
Keen's Sons, Philadelphia, has treat
cd us to a handsome new piece of
head-gear, for which we extend many
thanks. What Harry Nicely does
not know about the hat business is
not worth knowing, and if Eli Keen's
Sons cannot and do not turn out good
hats, nobody does. Nicely done, is
our verdict in this case, and if any
of the SPIRIT readers want to pur-
chase hats, all we have to say is that
they cannot do better than by calling
upon Harry c. Nicely, with Eli keen's
Sons, 62 North Second St, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
The Great Fair at Lexington.

The Annual Fair of the Rock
bridge County Agricultural Society
will open on Tuesday, October 18th,
and close Friday the 14th.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
will, in accordance with its usual
liberal custom, sell excursion tickets
from stations ON its lines between
Harper's Ferry and Lexington, in
Guiding admission to the Fair and all
its attractions at greatly reduced
rates during the entire week, good to
return until Saturday the 18th.
For time of trains see regular time
tables.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Mrs. Margaret A. Douglas, widow
of the late Judge L. r. Douglas, of
this place, died on Sunday night last,
at the residence of her son-in-law,
DR.. VIM. Fuller, in Winchester, Va,
after a few days illness of paralysis
aged about II years Mrs. Douglas
was a typical old Virginia lady, of
whom but few survive. She had for
a half century or more been n con-
sistcnt member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. Her lovely char
acter and true christian virtues were
such as to command the highest es-
tecm of those who knew her, and
gave her a decided influence for good
among all with whom she came in
contact. In her death a truly good
woman has been called hence-the
Lord hath taken one of his saints to
enter upon everlasting joys above.
The remains of Mrs. Douglas will
be inferred in the Episcopal grave
yard in this place to-day, (Tuesday,)
at 2 p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

A large fire seen from here last
Saturday night proved to be a barn
near Winchester, belonging to Ben
jamin Jacobs, of Philadelphia, which
was destroyed, together with one
hundred and fifty tons of hay, one
thousand bushels of wheat, some corn,
oats and a large number of agricul-
tural implements. Thirty head of
cattle and four horses, which were in
the yard, were also burned, no male
person being on the farm to turn them
out. Loss s1O,OOO; insurance on
barn in Royal and Liverpool Com
panies, 81 1000; on contents, $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
Jos. Crane, Es

Jos. Crane, Esq, lately of Cor
louisville, has bought a tract of land
near Roanoke city with a view of en-
gaging in the trucking business
Roanoke furnishes a fine market for
all vegetable products, in addition to
which he will be able to avail him
self of the large demand of the many
canning establishments in his sec
tion.-Pdoe Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
Buckien's Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

PUBLIC SALEs.-The following Pub
lie Sales are advertised in this paper :
Saturday., October 75th.-Personal
Property, by Eugene Baker, Admin
istrator.
Thursday, October 2Oth.-Personal
Property, by J. A. r. Mathena, Adj
ministrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Intending purchasers of Fall Overcoats are
cordially invited to inspect our offerings before
making selections elsewhere. We will not state
any prices. but will leave it to You when you
see them to judge whether they are low enough
for Won to buv. S. D.. UIRSCHMAN Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11
BULLS COUGH SYRUP

Forthe cure of coughs, Colds, Hoarse-
ness, Group, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Incipient Con-
sumption, and for the relief of COM
sumptive persons In advanced stages
of the Disease. For Sale by all Drug
gists. Price, IS cents.
Oct A 1SS7-tA1-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-10-11

Important notice about Boys and Childrcn's
Clothing. Our stock of Boys Suits is now
ready for your inspection. and if the question
OF prices comes up you will make a large saw
ing on your purchase from us. no matter what
amount you spend depend on that. Parents
and guardians, please note our points: Quality
and Price. s. D. HIRSCEMAN e Co.